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Leander McClain's Shrimp w/ Garlic Sauce Recipe

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:42:26 -0600

Leander McClain's Shrimp with Garlic Sauce

If you know me, you know that I love food and I love to cook. Here is a great recipe that I made up one day. It turned out pretty good, so I decided to share it.

5-7 cloves garlic diced

½ -1 large onion diced small

1 small carrot shredded

1/8 green pepper dice small

2 tbs olive oil

1-2 stalks celery diced small

2 heaping tbs flour

2 cups water

seasoned salt

pepper

•1-1 ½ pounds of shrimp

Mix flour in 1 cup of water and reserve (put on the side for later use)

Sprinkle 1 ½ tsp season salt & ½ tsp pepper on the diced onions

Heat oil in a stir fry pan.

Add onions, carrots, green peppers and celery. Stir fry until onions are wilted.

Add Garlic and sauté for approx 1 ½ minutes. Careful not to burn the garlic.

Add shrimp and water with flour. Add additional cup of water.

Simmer until thick as desired. Taste and adjust seasoning (add more salt & pepper if you like).

If not enough sauce, adjust recipe to include more of the water flour mixture.

Bon Appetite

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Week of 11/09/09- Real Skillz Freebie Picks- Free Online Reads and Real Estate Marketing Resources for Real Estate Agents and Real Estate Companies

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:47:49 -0600

Thanks to Rebeca Levinson for this important information. I thought it was important enought to share with Realtors in my area

Via Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing Consultant (Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision):

Week of 11/09/09- Real Skillz Freebie Picks- Free Online Reads and Real Estate Marketing Resources for Real Estate Agents and Real Estate Companies

Fr.ee- A website where you can search for free things online

Key in your search query and this website will produce results for your free stuff. You can also sign up for an account and this website will allow you to suggest websites that provide free stuff. Pretty simple, pretty cool, and a pretty good opportunity for savvy real estate professionals who provide free data to consumers to share this online on a website where consumers are searching for freebies.

Why Slideshare Is An Uber Cool Way To Reach Out To Your Customers

A blog post from Neil Sequira of buzz factory that provides four easy to understand reasons why adding a slideshare presentation helps to increase the value of your online content . This method should be added to your real estate marketing mix.

They are on-demand viewing

They are very sharable

They show up well in search results

They are engaging & educational

Important to note that slideshare also is a way to mix up your content and provide visual learners with the information they are seeking via the method they are seeking to learn it.

Facebook Announces Roadmap for Developers

Read Write Web's Jolie O'Dell' blog post on Facebook's publication of a developer roadmap takes the guesswork out of seeing what direction Facebook is moving in and how to use Facebook for your business in the future.

Facebook is an extremely important part of an effective social media marketing strategy. The developer's roadmap should leave you with a good sense of what your next marketing move on Facebook should be.

Trulia's E-Newsletter from November 5, 2009

A good template you can use as a guide on how to create better timely content. There are two things that I want to bring your attention to on this newsletter that you can make over for your own newsletters and/or website content:

Question of the week section should be easy to pull from any phone calls or emails you have received.

Remember to respect privacy rights. - on 2009-11-05 - Remove The section about interest rates makes good space for you to insert a local advertiser. Make sure to add the proper disclaimers.

Make sure to keep an eye on national players in the real estate vertical who are seeking to blow out the local vertical. They are already working hyperlocal avenues and will provide you with fodder for your hyperlocal online marketing plan. Add them to Google Alerts and study and track their latest moves. Then pull out your local expert trump card and go to work.

Your local strategy is increasingly important in your SEO(Search Engine Optimization) and SEM(Search Engine Marketing) maneuvers. Studying national companies who are alredy doing this and realizing you can do it too is crucial.

You can read more about the importance of creating a hyperlocal marketing strategy here and here.

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What Realtors Can Learn From Soulja Boy Tell Em

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:44:38 -0600

What Realtors Can Learn From Soulja Boy Tell Em

Give me 90 seconds and you will see where I am going with this one J

Readers of my blog know that I am a musician and a music fan. My wife and family know that I am a HUGE music fan. From day to day, my Ipod plays classic rock, rap, gospel, classical, r&b, blues, jazz, salsa, etc. I have written and played music for the past 30 years. My second love in life is real estate. I love the practice of real estate. In what other field can you help someone acquire an asset that will appreciate in value and provide a higher standard of living?

That being said, it is not unusual that my eclectic taste in music and my love of real estate would collide.

On to the lesson:

Prior to March 2007, almost no one had heard of a rapper with the stage name Soulja Boy Tell Em (Soulja Boy for short). That year, he recorded and produced (in his bedroom) a song titled Crank That. I am not here to debate the greatness of the song. Even though it was very popular, I thought it was cheesy and amateurish. But here is what Realtors can learn from Soulja Boy.

1. Attitude Is Key. Even though no one had ever heard of Soulja Boy, he displayed the attitude of a seasoned veteran. In his mind, he was the best rapper alive. He displayed that attitude wherever he traveled. When talking about his music, it was the best ever made (according to him). Realtors should also display that same attitude. Do you act as if you are a SUPER REALTOR, or do you act like someone who is a realtor because you have nothing else better to do? Are you a Realtor because you like to look at houses? Is being a Realtor a hobby to you? If you do not display an attitude of confidence, why should a client hire you?

2. Marketing is King. Soulja Boy says his name 49 times in this song which lasts less than 5 minutes. Forty Nine Times. If you didn't know who wrote the song, by the end of it, you would have a good clue. In addition, he released this song to the internet using YouTube & MySpace. Soulja Boy was everywhere. You may not like Soulja Boy or his music, but he is known. Realtors....Are You Everywhere? Are you known? If your name is Googled, do you show up? When you do show up, do your potential clients know that you are a Realtor? Do your potential who you are and what you stand for?

3. You Need To Say Affirmations. Soulja Boy talked with confidence about his ability to rap. He talked about his empire before it came into existence. What he was doing was using positive affirmations. Soulja Boy is good, Soulja Boy is the best, Soulja Boy has money, etc, etc, etc. Realtors, you need to say affirmations daily. I am the best Realtor. My clients gladly refer others to me. I am comfortable being uncomfortable. I am a money magnate, I am the best realtor, etc, etc, etc. Your unconscious mind does not know the difference between fiction and reality. So rather than fill your mind with negative thoughts, fill it with positive thoughts.

That's the end of the lesson.

If you read this far, congratulations. Maybe you will pick up a point or two that will help your career. You will certainly be much better off than those who stopped reading once they read the word rapper. May you have much success and make lots of money.

Have a Great Day

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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People Will Talk

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:42:49 -0600

Excellent advice from My buddy Lou via Dale Carnegie

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):

Motivational Power Quote

People Will Talk

"Instead of worrying about

what people say of you,

why not spend to accomplish

something they will admire."

Dale Carnegie, author



As I see it. . . . . . . .

People will talk . . . . but what will they say?

Don't worry about what people will say about you; instead invest your time and energy in creating the things you want the people to say.

Have them speak of you as a person of integrity, someone who can be counted on.

What people will say about us is our choice, and created through our decisions. We choose who we are and the way we want people to see us and speak about us.

Live a life of purpose and achievement. Be a giver to those around you and you will find that people will speak in glowing terms about you and admired by many.

®2009, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant Executive Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

3rd Annual Womens Expo, November 14, 2009: Mount Laurel, NJ

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:03:25 -0600

Free Admission - Pre-registration is NOT required

Something for Every Woman!

Door Prizes & Give-Aways!

November 14, 2009
9 am - 3 pm
Hartford School
397 Hartford Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ

This free expo will feature exhibits, seminars, shopping, pampering, makeovers, hands-on demonstrations, health screenings, authors' forum, samples from local caterers and chefs, and live entertainment

In addition, my friend Jill Banks, Owner of Happily Ever After, Room Designing and Home Staging will be demonstrating her services.

Join Happily Better After at this FREE expo to see live room makeovers at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, sample some great food, do a little shopping, and get helpful info while you're there!

Women's Expo Exhibitors:

AAA Mid-Atlantic • Advantage Therapy Centers • AFLAC • Always There in Home Health Care • Ameriprise Financial • Arbonne • Associates in Hearing HealthCare • Avon • Bath Fitter • Beeluxe • Bidwell Chiropractic • Brendenwood • ByNatureProducts.com • Cadbury at Cherry Hill CCRC • Camp Bow Wow, Cherry Hill • Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC • Cathy Ann's Domestic Service • Center for Specialized Gynecology: Susan Kaufman, D.O. • Christine Foster Photography • Collingswood Manor • Compassionate Care Hospice • Comprehensive Cancer & Hematology Specialists, P.C. • Cookie Lee Jewelry • Crossroads Programs • Culinary Express • Diet-To-Go • Donna Vitale Tax Preparation, LLC • Dr. Insana's Wellness Center, LLC • Drop 10 Fitness • Emerald 2000 Salon & Hair Replacement Center • Esio Beverage System • Family Service Specialized Foster Care & Treatment Homes • Fessenden Hall Incorporated • Future Fitness Centers • Garden State Obstetrical and Gynecological Associates a Division of Regional Women's Health Group, LLC • Genesis Healthcare • Good Foods To Go! • GSPP - Penn Therapy & Fitness • Happily Better After Room Redesign & Home Staging • Healthy You, Healthier Planet • Holy Redeemer Home Care & Hospice • HomeStyleBoarding.com • H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Evolve) • Karen S. Harkaway, M.D. - The Center for Skin Refinement • Kuzina by Sofia • Lakewood of Voorhees • Lia Sophia • Lighthouse Hospice, Inc. • Lourdes Medical Associates • Lutheran Care at Moorestown • MacKenzie's Family Karate • Mary Kay • Masonic Hospice Services • Metzler DeSantis, LLP • Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association • NJ MENTOR • Omega Institute: School of Medical Careers • Organized Jewelry • Pasta Pomodoro • Performance Health & Chiropractic • Premier OB/GYN of South Jersey, LLC • Primerica Financial Services • Princeton House Behavioral Health • Protocall Homecare • Providence House Domestic Violence Services • Prudential Financial • Rizzieri Salons & Spas • Rooms in Bloom Interior Re-Design & Real Estate Staging • Samaritan Hospice • Scarlette's Infrared Bodywraps • Scent-sations, Inc. • Sciacca's Upholstering & Design Center • Scotch Bonnets Catering • SeniorWise Care Management • Sensational Host Caterers • Silpada • Slumber Parties • Snapple Beverage Corp. • South Jersey Health & Wellness Center • Sun National Bank • Take Shape for Life • Tastefully Simple • Teal Talk on Tour 2009 • The Court Reporting Program at Orleans Technical Institute • The Cove Bridal Dress Salon • The Manor at St. Mary's • The Mona Leeza Spa • The New Leaf Tea Room & Gift Shop • TLC HomeCare Services • Transformations Holistic Learning Center • Upright MRI of Cherry Hill • Vemma • Women's Opportunity Center • Visiting Angels of Central Burlington & Mercer Counties • and more!

November 14, 2009
9 am - 3 pm
Hartford School
397 Hartford Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ

Directions to Hartford School:
Hartford School is located at 397 Hartford Road in Mount Laurel.

From Route 295 North - Take Exit for Route 38 East towards Mt. Holly.

From Route 295 South - Take Exit for Route 38 West towards Moorestown. Stay to right; take jug-handle for Route 38 East.

From Route 38 East - Right on Hartford Road. Left into Hartford School.

Route 38 West - Take jug-handle for Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road (from Mt. Holly area).Go behind Wolfington Bus Company. Left on Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road. Right on Hartford Road. Right into Hartford School.

For further information, please call 877-403-4334

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Cherry Hill, NJ Important Phone Numbers

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:07:54 -0500

Cherry Hill, NJ Important Phone Numbers

Sometimes it is hard to find the one phone number you are looking for. I decided to post these important phone numbers to help out my fellow Cherry Hill, NJ Residents.

The most important number to remember is 9-1-1. If you have a police or fire emergency, diall 9-1-1

Municipal Building:

Office of the Mayor 488-7878

Cherry Hill Twp Council 488-7892

Animal Control 488-7892

Barclay Farmstead 795-6225

Building Inspections 488-7855

Planning and Zoning 488-7870

Drug & Alcohol Alliance 488-7889

Ombudsman for Disabled 488-4279

Recreation & Adult Ed. 488-7868

Tax Assessor 488-7899

Tax Collector 488-7880

Township Clerk 488-7892

Violations 488-7850

Vital Statistics & Licenses 488-7892

Fire Department:

To report a Fire 9-1-1

Board of Fire Commissioners 795-9805

Administrative Office 795-9805

Fire Prevention Division 795-1340

Logistics 795-1071

Police Department:

Police Emergency 9-1-1

Non-Emergency Dispatch 665-1200

General Police Information 488-7828

Central Records 488-7822

Community Relations 488-7813

Internal Affairs 488-7815

Municipal Court/Violations 488-7850

Investigative Division 488-7833

Services Division 488-7829

Uniform Division Operations 488-7812

Traffic Safety 488-7820

Chief of Police 488-7818

Public School Services:

Administration 429-5600

Diagnostic Services 429-7881

School Health Services 429-7985

Special Education 429-7890

Kingston Elementary 667-0986

Knight Elementary 428-0830

Richard Stockton Elementary 424-1505

Rosa International Middle 616-8787

Sharp Elementary 424-1550

Thomas Paine Elementary 667-1350

Woodcrest Elementary 429-2058

School Age Child Care 429-6564

Superintendent 429-5600

Transportation 489-5851

Public Schools:

Barclay Early Childhood 429-7283

Beck Middle School 424-4505

Bret Harte Elementary 795-0515

Carusi Middle School 667-1220

Clara Barton Elementary 667-3303

Cooper Elementary 424-4554

High School East 424-2222

High School West 663-8006

Horace Mann Elementary 428-1144

James H. Johnson Elementary 428-8848

Joyce Kilmer Elementary 667-3903

Have a Great Day

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Applebees Serves Free Veterans Day Meal for Current & Former Military Members

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:23:24 -0500

Free Veterans Day Meal

Applebees will be serving a free meal on Veteran's Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2009 to anyone who served in the military. If you did not serve in the military and know someone who did serve in the military please pass the message on, thanks in advance. The menu for the free meal is on Applebees website, http://www.applebees.com/vetsDay/default.aspx

Available during business hours on November 11, 2009 at participating Applebee's only. Dine-in from limited menu only. Beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service. Proof of Military serice include

U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card

U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card

Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)

Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW)

Photograph in uniform

Wearing uniform

To all my fellow Veterans;

Thank You For Your Service

Have a Great Day

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Millionaire Real Estate Book Club, Cherry Hill, NJ

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:33:52 -0500

When: 22 October 2009 ( Don't worry if you missed the first sessions, you can catch up)

Where: Keller Williams, 1814 Route 70E, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 (No this is not for KW agents only, in fact our group includes agents from several well know firms.)

Time: Thursday Evenings 7-8pm

Why: Keep Reading

If you are willing to ask the question, “How do I take my real estate business to the highest point possible?” ...

THIS SERIES OF ENERGIZING WORKSHOPS IS FOR YOU!

The focus of each sixty minute session is how to apply the life-changing concepts of Gary Keller’s book, The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, to achieve the business and personal results you want.

Join us this Thursday, October 22, 2009 in the Keller Williams Realty Cherry Hill Training Room from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and continuing for 10 weeks.

Please call Dan Magee at 856-321-1212 or email danmagee@kw.com to reserve a spot (space is still available and the book club will be repeated when we get to the end of the 10 weeks).

Required Text: The Millionaire Real Estate Agent. *Copies will be onn hand for purchase.

If you missed the first week and plan on joining us, the required reading is pages 1-46. I hope to see you next week.

Have a Great Day

Make This YOUR Best Year Ever

Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Can You Please Sell My House For $65,000 More Than My Neighbors?

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:09:56 -0500

Can You Please Sell My House For $65,000 More Than My Neighbors?

This weekend, I decided to preview homes for sale in the Point of Woods neighborhood in Cherry Hill, NJ. In order to not be biased, I made appointments without viewing the listing price. Here are some of my general observations of one of the homes I previewed.

The front yard was landscaped with tall grasses. The right side of the yard had a tree stump that was 5 feet in diameter. I later read in the listing that this was "unique" landscaping. The landscaping hid the house and decreased its curb appeal. Many buyers will not get of the car if they don't like the house from the car (trust me; I have had more than my share of buyers in this category). My advice to sellers:

Tone Down Your Landscaping.

Simple and clean is better. What is unique to you may be considered a disaster to buyers.

As I toured the home (circa 1970), it had some wonderful features. The home featured new windows, a remodeled kitchen, 2^nd story deck, 5 bedrooms and a dry basement. However, what struck me in a negative way was the amount and placement of the furniture. The formal living room was packed with furniture. It was very difficult to move around the room. The dining room had a very large table (with 2 leaves inserted). The family room also had a lot of furniture plus a treadmill and several other pieces of exercise equipment. Two of the bedrooms on the second floor were being used as offices. The offices were stuffed to the gills with professional journals, the desk was messy and again there was a lot of "stuff" in the rooms. The bedrooms were clean and neat.

My advice to home sellers;

If You Are Moving, Then Move Already.

What I mean is this. The home you are selling is no longer your home. You are showcasing this home in order to find its new owners. The best thing sellers can do is rent a storage unit and move 25-40% of the items out of the home. The formal living room does not need a sofa, loveseat and two chairs. Put the couch in storage. Use only the love seat and maybe 1-2 chairs. You want the room to feel open and spacious. Take the leaves out of the dining room table. Again, you don't want the room to feel cramped. Exercise equipment - In most homes I visit, the exercise equipment is covered with 6 layers of dust. So for the sake of selling your home, put it in storage. The same thing goes for magazines, books, knick knacks, your kid's trophies, pet toys and miscellaneous stuff.

When I walked around this house, I noticed that it had been painted badly. If you are going to sell your home, fresh paint goes a long way towards finding a buyer.

If You Can't Paint, Hire Someone Who Can.

There are plenty of unemployed painters on craigslist looking for a couple of days work.

Now, let's get to the point of this whole story. The listing price of this home was $65,000 more than comparable homes in the neighborhood. Did you hear me?? $65,000 more than comparable homes in the same neighborhood. This home was in one of the worst locations (backed up to a main street and it was noisy). Even though the condition was decent, homes in much better condition were listed for $65,000 less.

Sellers, in today's market, your home will probably not sell above market value. If homes in your neighborhood are selling for $300,000, you will not get $400,000 for your home (I don't care how much you spent in improvements). First of all, buyers will go around the corner and look at the less expensive homes (everybody wants a bargain). Secondly, $400,000 buyers will be shopping in a $400,000 neighborhood.

Finally, as your Realtor and Real Estate consultant, I would refuse to list your house at $65,000 above similar homes. What would that accomplish? How would I be looking out for your best interest? Several months later you home will more than likely not be sold. You will be frustrated and certainly will not want to entertain a $65,000+ price drop. My job as a Realtor is to explain to you the current market. We will get in the car and go look at our competition before we decide at which price to list your home.

Good Luck to all home sellers during this unique market. If you are looking to sell in Burlington or Camden County, NJ, call me and let me explain how I as your Realtor can help make your dreams come true.

Have a Great Day

Make This YOUR Best Year Ever

Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Free Trulia.com Workshop: October 27, 2009, Cherry Hill, NJ

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:15:21 -0500

Truila.com Workshop

Learn the In's & Out's of Trulia to help your business and enhance your social media skills. Rudy Bachraty III is the public face and voice of Trulia. If you have followed @trulia on Twitter, you are following Rudy. He is the social media guru at Trulia.com. He also manages Trulia's corporate blog (Social Real Estate Chicago)

Hot buffet & drink specials. Networking & socializing (bring business cards).

All Realtors Welcome

Free workshop ending with Q&A and Neworking Opportunities

$5.00 donations accepted at the door for Chapter With A Heart

RSVP to reserve your seat: njcrschapter@gmail.com

When: Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Where: Cafe Aldo Lamberti's, Route 70, Cherry Hill, NJ

Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Have a Great Day

Make This YOUR Best Year Ever

Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Success Ain't For Everybody. Is It For You?

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:42:56 -0500

Success Ain't For Everybody. Is It For You?

First, let me give my apologies to my first grade teacher Sister Eleanor. I know that my title should have read

"Success is Not for Everyone"

I appreciate the value of the proper use of the English language....however there are times when you must get "down and dirty" to get the attention of your audience.

Why do I say that success ain't for everybody? Because not everyone is willing to do what successful people do. Let me illustrate this with a short story. I spent a short time at Union County College in Cranford, NJ. During that time, I went to school during the day, and then at night I drove my Volkswagen Rabbit an hour north to work at Prudential (paying insurance claims). I had many people ask, why are you driving 2 hours round trip for a part time job? My answer....that's where the money is.

I had friends who decided that it was not worth the effort to work at this job. Before getting the job, I had to take a 4 hour battery of tests. I had to drive an hour to and from work. I had to get up the next morning and go to school. The reward however, was that I was paid more than twice the minimum wage. Was it easy? NO! There were nights that I don't remember driving home. My days were long, my nights were long.

During the last three years, many real estate agents have bailed out of the business. There used to be a time that anyone with a pulse could find clients and make a successful living. Once the market headed south, all of sudden that was no longer true.

But wait a minute, aren't there real estate agents who are still making a decent living?

Why YES!

These agents are the ones who have taken the time to learn about down markets. These agents are the ones who have never stopped studying. These agents are the ones who treat all of their clients with respect and dignity. As a result, the agents receive referrals from their past clients. These are the agents who have learned to change with the times. These are the agents who are no longer marketing in traditional media, but are now social media giants. These agents are the ones who realize that success ain't easy!

Congratulations to all my fellow successful real estate agents. You wear success well.

To those who think they can make it without putting the time in....my advice to you is

"Get It Together or Leave It Alone"

Have a Great Day

Make This YOUR Best Year Ever

Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Oh Yeah! What about the homes in Cherry Hill, NJ that are priced over $350,000?

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:11:43 -0500

Now Wait Just One Minute!

I would like to thank Joseph Welusz for the inspiration of this post. Joe responded to my September 2009 Cherry Hill Real Estate Market report with the following comment

"I also live here in the Cherry Hill area and lower end homes are selling they always have. That isn't the problem. It's the homes over $350,000 in the area (Cherry Hill, Haddonfield, Marlton, Medford) that are the problem and more home fall within $50,000 of that range then any others."

Since I also live and work in Cherry Hill, I thought I should address Joe's concerns. When assessing anything, you have to look at the facts. In addition to the facts, you must understand that there are always exceptions to the rule.

As of 107/2009 there were 498 single family homes listed for sale in Cherry Hill. 73% of those homes are listed for under $350,000. Within the last month 118 homes have either sold or gone under contract to be sold. 82% of those homes were sold for under $350,000.

Sale Price	Homes for Sale	Percentage
Under $350,000	363	73%
Over $350,000	135	27%
Total	498	100%

Now let's take a look at the Cherry Hill housing supply. Simply stated, if every month, the same number of homes that sold last month is sold, how long would it take to sell every home listed for sale.

Home Price	Supply
Under $350,000	4.7 months
Over $350,000	7.5 months

As Joe stated, the homes under $350K are selling well. I know from personal experience that many owners of homes that would have sold for $500K 4 years ago cannot fathom the idea that the same home today is selling for $350K. They feel that they have lost $150K in profit and they want their Realtor to get it back for them. Many of these homeowners have been in their homes for more than 8 years and paid less than $250K. Instead of seeing $100K profit, they focus on the loss. In many cases, the profit from the sale of your home could help you move on to their next stage in your life.

Why hold onto hold onto the past? The housing market will not be what it was in the near future. Selling is not in every homeowner's best interest. However, if you are waiting for prices to go back up before you sell; you may be in for a bit of a wait. Most experts believe that homes prices will rise over the next 5 years. Will they rise to the level of 5 years ago? I highly doubt it.

If you are interested in exploring your options, call me today and we can set up an appointment.

Have a great day

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Cherry Hill, New Jersey Homes Sales: September 2009 by Leander McClain, Realtor

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:51:35 -0500

Cherry Hill Home Sales Report

September 2009

by Leander McClain.

Whoever said that real estate was not selling, forgot to tell the buyers in Cherry Hill, NJ. Over the past month, 71 homes have sold. I've had people tell me that Cherry Hill is an expensive town. However, 17 of the houses that sold were under $200,000. The average price of the homes sold was $271.000. I think those prices are excellent.

A very important thing to notice is that the average property in Cherry Hill sold for 95% of the asking price. This means that homes are begining to be priced correctly. Buyers should be aware that homes in Cherry Hill will most likely not be available for rock bottom prices of 50% of the asking price (of course there are exceptions). Sellers should be aware that homes that are priced correctly are selling quickly. the average time it took to sell a home in September was 83 days.

If you are ready to start looking for your dream home or you are ready for your current home to become someone else's dream home, Call Me Today. We will set up a mutually convenient time to meet and discuss your plans for the future. I will let you know if I can help you make your dreams come true.

Have a great day

Address	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Asking Price	Sold Price	Subdivision	Days on Market	Seller Assistance
222 Ocean Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$259,000	$256,000	Apple Hill	26
21 W 6th Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	1.0	$149,900	$149,900	Ashland Village	65
112 Pine Valley Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	3.0	$319,000	$300,000	Barclay	154
7 Kaywood Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$325,000	$315,000	Barclay	49
123 Pearl Croft Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	5	2.5	$355,000	$355,000	Barclay	22	$10,000
201 Gravel Bend Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	5	3.5	$419,900	$420,000	Barclay	7
224 Centura, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	2.5	$154,500	$152,000	Centura/cotswold	197	$6,000
821 Chanticleer, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	2.0	$194,900	$183,500	Chanticleer	60	$6,000
1609 Chanticleer, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.5	$255,000	$255,000	Chanticleer	132	$3,000
420 Jamaica Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$269,000	$263,500	Cherry Hill Estate	193	$7,000
408 Hialeah Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	3.5	$315,000	$315,000	Cherry Hill Estate	82	$10,000
2112 Aqueduct Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$384,900	$372,500	Cherry Hill Estate	14
128E Cherry Parke, Cherry Hill, NJ	1	1.0	$79,900	$70,000	Cherry Parke	396
103B Cherry Parke, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	1.0	$108,000	$99,000	Cherry Parke	48
104C Cherry Parke, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	1.0	$112,900	$106,500	Cherry Parke	56
11 Todd Ct, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.0	$239,900	$237,000	Cherry Run	26	$7,000
1101 Garfield Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$269,900	$257,000	Cherry Valley	176	$2,000
204 Henfield Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	1.2	$269,900	$250,000	Cherrybrook	65	$5,000
7 Ambler Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.0	$242,900	$223,000	Colwick	193	$8,000
7 Colmar Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.0	$259,000	$259,000	Colwick	111	$5,000
16 Fairhaven Ct, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.5	$299,900	$280,000	Country Walk	79
136 Valley Run Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	1.5	$225,000	$215,000	Erlton	169
403 Tuvira Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.5	$263,500	$250,000	Europa	158
15 Buckingham Pl, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.5	$319,900	$310,000	Europa	29
1216 Cropwell Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	1.5	$166,900	$165,000	Fox Hollow Woods	111
103 En Provence Ct, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	4.1	$850,000	$805,000	Frenchmans Pointe	53
515 Kings Croft, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$225,000	$217,500	Kings Croft	20
405 Kingston Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	1.0	$192,500	$192,500	Kingston	6	$5,000
823 Richard Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	1.5	$239,700	$235,000	Kingston	17	$4,000
204 Kingsley Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	1.5	$239,900	$238,000	Kingston	6	$5,000
12 Bellows Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	5	2.5	$264,900	$247,500	Knollwood	20	$10,000
26 Knollwood Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$263,500	$257,000	Knollwood	23
11 Crestview Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$299,900	$285,000	Lakeview	181
1840 Frontage Rd 1809, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	1.0	$114,900	$108,000	Mark 70	16
1205 Farrell Ave LOT 1, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	1.0	$55,900	$40,000	None Available	99
21 Elmhurst Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	1	1.0	$69,900	$45,000	None Available	43
226 Playa Del Sol, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	2.0	$115,000	$105,000	None Available	222
311 Monmouth Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.0	$169,999	$165,000	None Available	28
245 W 6th Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	1.5	$215,000	$215,000	None Available	35
34 Edgewood Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	3.5	$579,900	$530,000	None Available	40
628 Bamford Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.5	$279,900	$265,000	Old Orchard	86
619 Old Orchard Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$315,000	$300,000	Old Orchard	62
72 Crooked Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$284,900	$283,000	Olde Springs	121	$4,000
10 Fountain Ct, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$399,000	$350,000	Olde Springs	184
101 Morningside Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$219,900	$233,000	Point Of Woods	37
51 Manor House Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	3.5	$550,000	$520,000	Short Hills	12
412 Society Hill, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.2	$259,900	$240,000	Society Hill	83
609 Society Hill, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.2	$259,900	$250,000	Society Hill	127
1513 Chalet Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$410,000	$397,000	Springbrook	76
341 Oak Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	3.0	$210,000	$201,500	Surrey Place	341
221 Nathaniel Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$300,000	$285,000	Surrey Place East	7
410 Tavistock, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	2.0	$162,000	$160,000	Tavistock	10
169 Tavistock Ct, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	2.0	$189,000	$177,500	Tavistock	44
103 Tavistock, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	2.0	$184,000	$180,000	Tavistock	52
2041 Crescent Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	2.5	$305,000	$305,000	The Plaza Grande	3
119 Mona Ct, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	3.0	$427,500	$357,000	Timber Cove	185	$3,000
17 Dunbarton Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$399,000	$400,000	Wexford Leas	16	$10,000
102 Wexford Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$439,900	$430,000	Wexford Leas	14
13 W Doris Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$395,000	$340,000	Wilderness Run	98
40 Southwood Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	5	3.5	$575,000	$530,000	Wilderness Run	31
1201 Concord Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.2	$289,000	$270,000	Willowdale	20
1120 Willowdale Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$299,900	$276,000	Willowdale	58
5 Dale Ct, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$407,500	$387,500	Willowdale	23
10 S Forge Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.0	$219,000	$200,000	Windsor Park	299	$2,000
307 Brentwood Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	1.5	$259,900	$258,000	Windsor Park	51	$5,000
405 Gatewood Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$289,900	$260,000	Woodcrest	219
316 Tearose Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$299,900	$286,000	Woodcrest	37
1703 Country Club Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$339,900	$325,000	Woodcrest	29
1906 Rolling Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.2	$365,000	$355,000	Woodcrest	49
504 Birch Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	5	2.2	$374,900	$374,900	Woodcrest	21

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Free Stuff! Good Hope Baptist Church, Asbury Park, NJ: 10 October 2009

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:50:28 -0500

Every one loves a bargain and there is no better price than FREE.

Good Hope Baptist Church

1306 Washington Avenue

Asbury Park

will be having a FREE Give-A-Way, Saturday, 10 October from 9:00am to approximately 1:00pm. Clothes, reading material, and household items will be available.

The event will be held in the parking lot that is on Ridge Avenue. However, if it rains, the location will be moved into the church (first floor).

Please note, the church will not issue income tax credit receipts. Anything left over will be donated to several local charities.

Have a great day

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Now Is NOT The Time To Buy a Home in Evesham Township, New Jersey

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:55:41 -0500

Now Is NOT the Time to Buy a Home in Evesham Township, NJ

You do not want to Call Me TODAY to discuss your home buying options.

I am sure that many of you are surprised to hear these words coming from me....Leander McClain, Realtor & Real estate consultant. According to a study cited by the National Association of Realtors, "8 out of 10 economists agree that home prices will rise in the next 5 years". Last week, the National Association of Realtors said the number of signed sales contracts rose for the seventh straight month in August, as homebuyers rushed to take advantage of a tax credit for first-time owners that expire in November.

According to Freddie Mac, rates on 30-year home loans dropped below 5 percent for the first time in four months, but still remained above this year's record low. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was 4.94 percent, down from 5.04 percent last week. The last time the 30-year home loan averaged less than 5 percent was the week ending May 28, when it was 4.91 percent.

"Low mortgage rates are helping to stabilize home sales," said Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac's chief economist. Borrowers may want to consider the Federal Reserve's announcement last week that it is slowing down a program intended to lower mortgage rates and boost the housing market. Analysts say mortgage rates should remain low for now but could eventually move higher, and homeowners who want to refinance mortgages shouldn't delay. You may not Call Me Today, but according Mr. Nothaft, if you call me next month, there is a good chance that you will pay more for your mortgage.

With all of that said, maybe now is the time to consider purchasing your new Evesham Township home. Five years from now, will you be the person who looks back on the decision you could have made today and say

I should have purchased a house when the prices were low!

Call Me TODAY!

Don't let this opportunity pass you by without giving it your best shot.
I look forward to hearing from you today.

Have a great day

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Now Is NOT the Time to Buy a Home in Cherry Hill, New Jersey!

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:48:50 -0500

Now Is NOT the Time to Buy a Home in Cherry Hill, NJ

You do not want to Call Me TODAY to discuss your home buying options.

With all of that said, maybe now is the time to consider purchasing your new Cherry Hill, NJ home. Five years from now, will you be the person who looks back on the decision you could have made today and say

I should have purchased a house when the prices were low!

Call Me TODAY!

Don't let this opportunity pass you by without giving it your best shot.
I look forward to hearing from you today.

Have a great day

Make This YOUR Best Year Ever

Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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September 2009 Marlton & Evesham Township, NJ Home Sales

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:51:58 -0500

Marlton & Evesham Township

September 2009 Home Sales

Leander McClain, Realtor

Homes are selling in Evesham Township. We currently have a total of 357 homes actively for sale. 44 homes sold during the month of September. We have an inventory 10.9 months. What that means is, if we sold 44 homes every month and no new homes were listed for sale, it would take almost 11 months to sell all of the homes currently listed for sale.

If you are thinking of purchasing a home in Marlton or Evesham Township, give me a call. I can explain your options and help you find your new home.

address	bedrooms	bathrooms	sold_price	subdivision	Days On Market	Seller Assist
313 Hazelwood Ln, Evesham, NJ	2	2.5	$215,000	Ardsley Walk	133	$4,636
33 Alexandra Ct, Marlton, NJ	3	2.5	$240,000	Barton Run	136	$3,500
51 Alexandra Ct, Marlton, NJ	3	2.2	$269,000	Barton Run	29	$3,000
22 Elmgate Rd, Marlton, NJ	4	2.5	$260,000	Brush Hollow	61
67 Carlton Ave, Marlton, NJ	5	2.5	$185,000	Cambridge Park	149	$5,000
8 Quaker St, Marlton, NJ	3	2.5	$345,000	Carrefour	35
10 Wildcat Ave, Marlton, NJ	3	2.5	$370,000	Carrefour	78
1302 Delancey Way, Marlton, NJ	3	2.5	$240,000	Delancey Place	82
103 W Dominion Dr, Evesham, NJ	4	2.5	$380,000	Dominion	14
27 Orchard Ln, Evesham, NJ	3	2	$262,000	Greentree	38	$7,000
22 Longhurst Rd, Marlton, NJ	3	1.5	$264,500	Heathrow	36
56 Caldwell Ave, Marlton, NJ	3	1.5	$250,000	Heritage	13	$4,000
603 Woodhollow Dr, Marlton, NJ	1	1	$124,000	Hollows	42
54 Inverness Cir, Evesham, NJ	2	1	$154,900	Inverness Green	64	$3,000
1301 Virginia Ct, Marlton, NJ	3	2.5	$237,500	Kings Grant	73
36 Masters Cir, Evesham, NJ	4	2.5	$315,000	Kings Grant	63
38 Lady Diana Cir, Marlton, NJ	3	2.5	$325,000	Kings Grant	126	$7,500
8 Kirkbridge Ct, Marlton, NJ	4	3	$373,000	Kings Grant	45	$5,000
12 Riding Run Dr, Marlton, NJ	4	3.5	$525,000	Knights Bridge Est	85
13 Princess Ave, Marlton, NJ	4	1.5	$175,000	Marlton Hills	47	$3,000
7 Ashley Ct, Marlton, NJ	2	1.5	$145,000	Marlton Meeting	56	$5,000
114 Aspen Ct, Evesham, NJ	3	2.5	$170,000	Marlton Village	50	$3,375
215 Deerpark Ct, Evesham, NJ	3	1.2	$171,500	Marlton Village	300	$3,000
41 Wimbledon Way, Marlton, NJ	3	2.5	$325,000	Marlton Woods	200	$1,500
426 Sedgwick Ln, Marlton, NJ	4	2	$272,500	None Available	1
564 Kettle Run Rd, Marlton, NJ	3	3	$380,000	None Available	46
35 Chelmsford Ct, Marlton, NJ	2	1	$157,000	Oak Hollow	38
19 Chelmsford Ct, Marlton, NJ	3	2	$188,500	Oak Hollow	12
4204 Redhaven Dr, Marlton, NJ	3	2.5	$197,000	Orchards	68
82 10th St, Marlton, NJ	2	1	$150,000	Pine Grove	20	$5,000
75 8th St, Evesham, NJ	4	1	$165,922	Pine Grove	46
237 Crown Prince Dr, Marlton, NJ	2	1.5	$150,000	Reynard Run	26
196 Crown Prince Dr, Marlton, NJ	3	2	$192,500	Reynard Run	422
10 Annapolis Dr, Marlton, NJ	4	2.5	$480,000	Ridings At Mayfair	85
103 Weaver Dr, Evesham, NJ	3	2.5	$287,000	Tanglewood	337
2 Medoc Ct, Marlton, NJ	3	2.5	$230,000	Vineyards	53
54 Grand Banks Cir, Evesham, NJ	3	2.5	$295,000	Waters Edge	434
7 Pelham Rd, Marlton, NJ	4	1.5	$263,250	Willow Ridge	123
145 Woodlake Dr, Marlton, NJ	2	2	$157,000	Woodlake	57
171 Woodlake Dr, Marlton, NJ	3	2	$180,000	Woodlake Kings Grant	40	$5,000
4 Carriage Ln, Marlton, NJ	3	1.5	$219,500	Woodstream	7	$5,000
6 Carriage Ln, Evesham, NJ	3	1.5	$230,000	Woodstream	159	$6,900
9 Carriage Ln, Marlton, NJ	3	1.5	$230,000	Woodstream	18
207 Brandywine Dr, Marlton, NJ	3	1.5	$245,000	Woodstream	245

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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New Cherry Hill, Evesham, Mount Laurel Photoblogs by Leander McClain, Realtor

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:04:06 -0500

New Cherry Hill, Evesham, Mount Laurel Photoblog by Leander McClain, Realtor

One of my hobbies is photography. It seems that I have a number of pictures and no place to display them. Well my answer to that is three new photoblog sites. Each site will show images taken by me as travel through town while working on my real estate business.

The site addresses are

Cherry Hill, NJ ~ www.cherryhill.posterous.com

Evesham Township, NJ ~ www.evesham.posterous.com

Mount Laurel, NJ ~ www.mountlaurel.posterous.com

Leander McClain's Sight & Sound www.leandermcclain.posterous.com

Enjoy,

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Fall Mums: Voorhees, Cherry Hil, Evesham, NJ by Leander McClain, Realtor

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:55:41 -0500

Fall Mums: Voorhees, Cherry Hil, Evesham, NJ by Leander McClain, Realtor

This weekend, on my way back from the dentist, I ran across a farm in my neighborhood that was selling mums & pumpkins. As I pulled in, the farmer was coming in from the field with a load of freshly dug mums & pumpkins. The flowers were absolutely beautiful. There were yellows, reds, rust, purples, whites and more. Each flower was full of blooms. I just knew that my wife would love these on the front steps of our home.

After, the farmer parked his vehicle, we struck up a conversation. I found out that Ken Kazahaya and his wife Amy were the owners of the farm. The name of the farm is Natauset Farms. Amy's ancestors were Lenape Indians. In coming up with a name for the farm, they wanted a name that paid honor to the history of the area which included horses. Because there isn't a name for horse in Lenape, they used Natauset which means "one who seeks horses". Ken explained that in the spring they will also be selling spring flowers.

Ken also told me that Natauset Farm is seeking an individual to implement the food production component of their 70-acre preserved farm, which would involve starting a new Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) operation on a part of the farm. The farm is currently in use as an equine operation and planted in hay. Community Supported Agriculture consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes, either legally or spiritually, the community's farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of food production. Share holders in the CSA operation pledge in advance to cover the anticipated costs of the farm operation and managers salary. In return, they receive shares in the farm's bounty throughout the growing season, as well as satisfaction gained from reconnecting to the land and participating directly in food production.

The farm is located near the intersection of Springdale, Evesham and White Horse Roads. It is located not far from Routes 295, 70 & 73.

Natauset Farm

1407 White Horse Road

Voorhees, NJ 08043.

Natausetfarm@hotmail.com

If you are interested in some of the best looking mums that I have seen this season or want to talk to Ken & Amy about the CSA operation, stop by and tell them Leander sent you.

Have a great day

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Books I am Current Reading: Stone Cold, The Echelon Vendetta & The Cartel

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:06:54 -0500

What I am Reading by Leander McClain

One of the things that I love to do is read. My library has many many books in it. I read for both business and pleasure. I was just walking back into my office with a few books and I decided to share with my blog family.

Stone Cold by David Baldacci (I recently read The Camel Club by Badaccis & it was excellent)

From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. The modern-day paladins of the Camel Club are back in their third exciting adventure (after 2006's The Collectors). Justice-seekers Milton, Caleb, Reuben and honorary member Alex Ford, a Secret Service agent, are led by feisty Oliver Stone, aka former CIA assassin John Carr. Their associate, Annabelle Conroy, is a slick con artist on the run after stealing $40 million from lunatic casino owner Jerry Bagger, who killed her mother. Oliver's CIA past distracts him from Annabelle's cause: his old unit, Triple 6, was responsible for the death of Raymond Solomon, branded a traitor during the Cold War, and now Solomon's son, DHS security expert Harry Finn, is picking off Triple 6 members. Oliver could be next if Carter Gray, his former boss, reveals that John Carr isn't really dead. Gripping, chilling and full of surprises, Baldacci's latest reveals the anarchy that lurks under the slick facade of corrupted governments. (Nov.)
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The Echelon Vendetta by David Stone

From Publishers Weekly
Somebody is killing the former CIA agents who took part in a brilliant but highly illegal top secret operation known as Echelon. A couple of ghosts may also be involved, real or imagined, but they don't interfere with the credibility or the sustained excitement of the pseudonymous Stone's debut thriller. His hero, Micah Dalton, is a "cleaner"-a special operative sent in under cover to make sure no agency dirt gets into the public air. When his friend and colleague, Porter Naumann, is found savagely slaughtered in a Tuscany hotel, Micah tries to find out what happened. Cool and endlessly resourceful, the likable Micah does whatever it takes to clean up the mess. Also memorable are a shrewd Italian policeman, who can tell when something isn't kosher, and Micah's immediate boss, Jack Stallworth, "a short, sharp, bullet-headed hard-nosed razorback hog with all the languid charm of a quick knee to the jaw." The author, who has served in the military and been an intelligence officer, clearly knows his way around the higher levels of official treachery. 75,000 printing. (Feb.)
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The Cartel by Ashley & Jaquavis

The port of Miami brings in millions of dollars worth of cocaine every year, and The Cartel controls eigty percent of it. The Diamond family is a force to be reckoned with, but all hell breaks loose when they lose their leader. The most ruthless gangster has ever seen, Carter Diamond leaves behind a wife, twin sons, a daughter, and a secret. The secret is his illegitimate son, Carter Jones. When Young Carter learns of his father's death, he comes to town and is introduced to the legacy of The Cartel.

Miamor is a woman who uses her beauty to enhance her skill as a contract killer. When her crew, The Murder Mamas, is hired to take down the Cartel, they get caught slipping, and Miamor loses her sister in the process. Now Miamor is determined to get revenge on The Cartel.

Unknowingly, she meets the son of Carter Diamond, and he immediately catches her heart. She is sleeping with the enemy, and when she finds, she is torn between love and revenge. Is she still ruthless enough to fulfill the contract, or are her days as a hitwoman over?

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Dress Barn & Panera Bread Raise Money For Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:16:57 -0500

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Dress Barn locations are kicking off a campaign to raise funds for breast cancer research.

Beginning Oct. 1, all Dress Barn stores will allow customers to "adopt'' Biscuit, a stuffed plush dog, for $5.00. The profits from the sale will result in a profit of $2. All of the profits will be donated to the American Cancer Society to support local and national breast cancer initiatives. The campaign will continue through Oct. 31, while supplies last.

1800 Clements Bridge Rd, Woodbury, NJ 08096, (856) 384-2711

1606 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, (856) 310-1965

18 Centerton Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054, (856) 722-0001

123 N Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012, (856) 232-7755

1013 White Horse Ave Trenton, NJ 08610, (609) 585-0221

formation, visit www.nbcam.org and www.cancer.org. For more about The Dress Barn, visit www.dressbarn.com.

Pink Ribbon Bagel returns to Panera Bread of Northern and Central New Jersey in 2009.

Support research and prevention of this disease by purchasing a Pink Ribbon Bagel during October and $.25 of each bagel sold will be donated to The Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Visit www.cinj.org for more information.

Breast Cancer Awareness Events & Links

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Business Recommendation ~ Bill Artz (Big League Floors) by Leander McClain, Realtor

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:39:30 -0500

Business Recommendation

Bill Artz, Big League Floors,

1103 Somerset Ave,

Voorhees, NJ 08043

856-354-2076

Recently, my wife and I ripped up the carpet in my home. We discovered wonderful hardwood floors. Unfortunately, the floors were not covered when the previous owner had the walls painted. In addition, a wall had been removed and hardwood planks were missing.

We called several people to take a look at the job. We met people with various experience and prices. The person that we ultimately chose was Bill Artz of Big League Floors. We could not have chosen a better person to refinish our floors. Bill and his crew was courteous, professional and clean (most dust was limited to the areas that were being refinished). Bill told us the price up front. The final price matched the estimate. He also told us what to expect and how long the job would take. He finished in exactly the time that he said he would.

I have always been told that a picture is worth a thousand words. Take a look at the before and after pictures, then judge for yourself. When we decide to refinish the rest of our floors, we will only call Bill.

If you live in south jersey or the commuting area and have hardwood floors that need refinishing, give Big League Floors a call. You will not be dissapointed.

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Business Recommendation ~ Donald Brooks, Carpet Installer by Leander McClain, Realtor

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:06:32 -0500

Many of you know that I recently moved into a new home. In the midst of moving and renovating the new home, I have come across some skilled trademan who are worth recommending.

The first person I am recommending is my carpet installer. Mr. Donald J. Brooks, Jr is an excellent carpet installer. We were able to purchase carpet at less than retail (through Mr. Brooks contacts). Mr. Brooks removed the old carpet, installed new carpet and stretched carpet that was not being replaced. He was detail oriented and knowledgeable. The thing that I really like about Mr. Brooks is that he is very proud of his work. He takes pride in each and every installation. His price was fair and I was completely satisfied.

If you are looking for an excellent carpet installer, give Donald a call. Tell him that Leander sent you.

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Evesham & Marlton New Jersey Recent Sales (Aug 2009) by Leander McClain, Realtor

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:15:04 -0500

Recent Home Sales

Evesham/Marlton, NJ

August 2009 by

Leander McClain, Realtor

I am asked all the time...How's business. My answer for the past 3 years has been GREAT!!. There is a misconception that real estate has tanked and nothing is selling. Or that both buyers and sellers are getting screwed. The bottom line is that there are great bargains available for both buyers and sellers. If you are interested in how I can help you make your dreams ome true, feel free to call my office and set up and appointment with me. We will discuss your dreams and I will tell you my plan to make them come true.

Below are recent Marlton/Evesham Township home sales for August 2009.

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Address	Subdivision	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Sold Price	Seller Assistance
207 Hazelwood Ln, Marlton, NJ	Ardsley Walk	3	2.5	$243,000
5 Country Squire Ln, Marlton, NJ	Briarwood	4	2.5	$400,000
3 Kirkdale Dr, Marlton, NJ	Brush Hollow	4	2.5	$303,000	10,000
22 Elmgate Rd, Marlton, NJ	Brush Hollow	4	2.5	$260,000
18 Overington Ave, Evesham, NJ	Cambridge Park	4	2.5	$310,000
62 Hawk Ln, Evesham, NJ	Carrefour	3	2.5	$320,000
4206 Buxmont Rd, Evesham, NJ	Delancey Place	2	2.5	$216,000
3802 Buxmont Rd, Marlton, NJ	Delancey Place	2	2.5	$205,000
1 Hermitage Ct, Marlton, NJ	Dominion	4	2.5	$405,000
9 Majestic Way, Marlton, NJ	Governors Walk	2	1	$175,000
22 Longhurst Rd, Marlton, NJ	Heathrow	3	1.5	$264,500
5 Abington Ave, Marlton, NJ	Heritage Village	3	1.5	$248,900
44 Caldwell Ave, Evesham, NJ	Heritage Village	5	2.5	$315,000
55 Caldwell Ave, Marlton, NJ	Heritage Village	3	2	$270,000
401 Stillhouse Ln, Marlton, NJ	Inskeep	2	2.5	$189,500
34 Sequoia Ct, Marlton, NJ	Kings Grant	2	2	$150,000	5,000
56 Masters Cir, Evesham, NJ	Kings Grant	4	2.5	$282,000	6,000
15 Links Way, Marlton, NJ	Kings Grant	4	2.5	$334,750	9,750
16 Prince Henry Ct, Evesham, NJ	Kings Grant	3	2.5	$164,000
19 Queen Anne Ct, Evesham, NJ	Kings Grant	3	2.5	$177,655	3,000
85 Five Crown Royal, Marlton, NJ	Kings Grant	3	2.5	$203,000	6,000
12 W Elizabeth Ct, Marlton, NJ	Kings Grant	4	2.5	$345,000
18 Masters Cir, Marlton, NJ	Kings Grant	3	3	$276,250
7 Woodlake Dr, Marlton, NJ	Kings Grant	2	1.5	$185,000
7 Picadilly Cir, Evesham, NJ	Kings Grant	4	2.5	$347,500
9 Canterbury Ct, Marlton, NJ	Kings Grant	4	2.5	$344,000	6,900
27 Salem Way, Marlton, NJ	Kings Grant	3	2	$225,000
25 Waterview Ct, Evesham, NJ	Lakeview	3	1.5	$185,000	5,000
55 Lowell Dr, Marlton, NJ	Legacy Oaks	3	3	$379,000
28 Huxley Cir, Marlton, NJ	Legacy Oaks	2	2.5	$390,000
115 Westminster Ave, Marlton, NJ	London Square	3	2.5	$268,000	9,000
318 Walnut Ave, Marlton, NJ	Marlton Lakes	4	2.5	$240,000	5,000
101 Marbel Ave, Marlton, NJ	Marlton Lakes	4	1	$125,000
15 Ridgemount Dr, Evesham, NJ	Marlton Leas	4	2.5	$325,000	9,000
1204 Maresfield Ct, Marlton, NJ	Marlton Meadows	2	2	$150,000	2,500
297 Ivy Ct, Marlton, NJ	Marlton Village	3	2.5	$179,900	3,000
270 Taunton Lake Rd, Marlton, NJ	None Available	3	3	$355,000
426 Sedgwick Ln, Marlton, NJ	None Available	4	2	$272,500
43 Bridgewater Dr, Marlton, NJ	Oak Hollow	2	2	$157,000
31 Provincetown Dr, Marlton, NJ	Oak Hollow	2	2	$164,000
1406 Jonathan Ln, Marlton, NJ	Orchards	3	2	$230,000	10,000
3604 Elberta Ln, Evesham, NJ	Orchards	3	2.5	$196,000
66 Bortons Rd, Evesham, NJ	Preserve At Little	4	2.5	$670,000
313 Windsor Ln, Marlton, NJ	Ramblewood Manor	4	2.5	$308,000
88 Sweetfern Ct, Marlton, NJ	Shannon Greene	2	2	$142,500	5,000
44 Sweetfern Ct, Marlton, NJ	Shannon Greene	2	2	$137,000	5,000
50 Cranberry Ct, Marlton, NJ	Shannon Greene	2	1	$129,900	2,000
75 Weaver Dr, Marlton, NJ	Tanglewood	3	2.5	$330,000	400
28 Weaver Dr, Evesham, NJ	Tanglewood	3	2.5	$295,000
4 Ross Way, Evesham, NJ	Tanglewood	3	2.5	$340,000
706 Quail Rd, Marlton, NJ	Whitebridge	2	2	$204,000
804 Mount Vernon Ct, Marlton, NJ	Williamsburg Village	3	2.5	$225,500	3,000
12 Pelham Rd, Evesham, NJ	Willow Ridge	4	3	$345,000
31 Pelham Rd, Marlton, NJ	Willow Ridge	4	2.5	$320,000
1705 Woodhollow Dr, Marlton, NJ	Woodhollow	2	2	$126,000
385 Woodlake Dr, Marlton, NJ	Woodlake	2	2	$162,500	7,500
171 Woodlake Dr, Marlton, NJ	Woodlake Kings Grant	3	2	$180,000	5,000
137 Hamilton Rd, Marlton, NJ	Woodstream	4	1.5	$255,000	500
314 Mallard Dr, Evesham, NJ	Woodstream	4	1.5	$275,000	8,000
141 Hamilton Rd, Marlton, NJ	Woodstream	4	1.5	$253,500	1,100

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744 Cooper Landing Road Cherry Hill, NJ For Sale ~ $250,000

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:40:21 -0500

Keller Williams Cherry Hill Presents

744 Cooper Landing Road.

This 2 story home is best described as light and airy. The large eat in kitchen features newer cabinets with a matching countertop. The first floor also includes a very comfortable Family room and oversized utility room. A large formal living and dining rooms complete the first floor. Upstairs you'll find three nice size bedrooms and full bath. The bath has been updated with newer tile surround, floors, sink and toilet. All the windows have been replaced. The interior of the house has been freshly painted.

Finally, the Government (Uncle Sam) is willing to give first time homebuyers $8,000 tax credit to buy your new home.

If you would like to preview this home or any others in the area, please give me a call.

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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